I Stopped Typing My Novels — Here’s What Happened

Wordslinger Podcast, Episode 288
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This week on the Wordslinger Podcast, Kevin Tumlinson dives into the hands-on art of “Writing by hand” and why he’s experimenting with pen and paper for his next novel. If you’ve ever wondered whether going analog could boost your creativity or help beat writer’s block, this episode offers practical insights, personal stories, and a modern workflow that bridges handwriting with AI tools like ChatGPT and Scrivener.

Tune in as Kevin Tumlinson discusses how writing by hand connects him more deeply to his stories, helps prevent burnout, and changes the flavor of his fiction. He also shares tips for building new habits, staying creative, and pushing past plateaus with intentional experimentation.

Show links:
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Important Topics & Timestamps:
[00:00:05] – Why Kevin experiments with his writing process and how it shaped his career
[00:08:50] – Overcoming burnout, shifting genres, and finding new creative energy
[00:11:22] – The spontaneity and benefits of writing fiction by hand
[00:14:13] – How handwriting taps into creativity (and tips for journaling)
[00:16:19] – Using ChatGPT for digitizing handwritten text and editing workflow
[00:20:22] – Comparing writing by hand to cooking from scratch—intentional creativity
[00:29:23] – The power of slowing down and embracing delayed gratification in writing
[00:34:07] – Is this Kevin’s new permanent process? Why experimentation matters
[00:36:03] – Subscribe, share, and connect with the Wordslinger community

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